• Artist: Trilok Gurtu
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• Style: World Fusion
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Review

Percussionist Trilok Gurtu comes from a long line of respected Indian classical musicians, but he's best known for his genre-blending fusions of world music and jazz. Crazy Saints is one of his most complex and challenging releases to date, enlisting the aid of jazz legends like guitarist Pat Metheny and Joe Zawinul to create a thoroughly modern sound that moves from razor sharp ensemble work to dizzying solos. The most effective songs are those that mine Gurtu's myriad world music influences, including "Manini" and "Blessing in Disguise," both of which are blessed with the haunting vocal ululations of Indian music legend Shobha Gurtu, the drummer's mother. The genteel balladry of "Ballad for 2 Musicians" and the excessive ambient noodling of "The Other Tune" may tax the patience of those with a lower tolerance for modern jazz wankery. But ultimately songs like the title track, which marries blistering beats in quirky time signatures with heavenly vocals and dazzling instrumental interplay, make the album a fine foray into jazz/world fusion. ~ Bret Love, All Music Guide

Tracks

Track Title	iTunes	Composers	Performers	Time
Manni	...	Trilok Gurtu	Trilok Gurtu	(7:06)
Tillana		Traditional	Trilok Gurtu	(4:13)
Ballad for 2 Musicians		Joe Zawinul	Trilok Gurtu	(6:08)
The Other Tune		Joe Zawinul	Trilok Gurtu	(7:40)
Blessing in Disguise		Trilok Gurtu	Trilok Gurtu	(9:20)
Crazy Saints		Trilok Gurtu	Trilok Gurtu	(8:38)
No Discrimination		Trilok Gurtu	Trilok Gurtu	(3:33)

Credits

Trilok Gurtu (Percussion), Trilok Gurtu (Arranger), Trilok Gurtu (Drums), Trilok Gurtu (Leader), Trilok Gurtu (Stick), Trilok Gurtu (Tabla), Trilok Gurtu (Vocals), Trilok Gurtu (Voices), Trilok Gurtu (Kanjira), Trilok Gurtu (Producer), Trilok Gurtu (Drums (Snare)), Trilok Gurtu (Main Performer), Trilok Gurtu (Zildjian), Pat Metheny (Synthesizer), Pat Metheny (Guitar), Pat Metheny (Guitar (Synthesizer)), Pat Metheny (Guitar Synth), Pat Metheny (Guitar (Baritone)), Louis Sclavis (Bass), Louis Sclavis (Clarinet), Louis Sclavis (Clarinet (Bass)), Louis Sclavis (Sax (Soprano)), Shobha Gurtu (Vocals), Shobha Gurtu (Voices), Joe Zawinul (Piano), Joe Zawinul (Keyboards), Joe Zawinul (Producer), Joe Zawinul (Vocoder), Joe Zawinul (Keyboard Bass), Daniel Goyone (Piano), Daniel Goyone (Arranger), Daniel Goyone (Keyboards), Walter Quintus (Producer), Walter Quintus (Engineer), Ernst Reijseger (Cello), Kurt Renker (Producer), Ivan Zawinul (Keyboard Programming), Ulf V. Kanitz (Art Direction), Ulf VonKanitz (Art Direction), Marc Bertaux (Bass), Michael V. Gimbut (Photography)